Laboratory Research Assistant (Contractual)

University of Maryland • Baltimore, MD

20h • $48,500 - $51,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Institute for Genome Sciences (IGS) is recruiting for a Contractual Laboratory Research Assistant. The candidate will join the Ament Lab. Seth Ament, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry. Research in the Ament Lab investigates biological mechanisms underlying brain disorders using cutting-edge genomic and stem cell technologies. This is a Full-Time, Contractual Position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or field of study related to the research of the laboratory.
• Knowledge of position requirements.
• Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws.
• Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently.
• Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with molecular biology techniques such as PCR, RNA extraction, Western blot, immunofluorescence, and biochemical assays.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture.
• May require training related to occupational safety and health, environmental compliance, shipping of hazardous materials, and/or ionizing radiation.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory maintenance and research activities such as general housekeeping, wipe tests, ELISA assays, preparing solutions, media, stains, and buffers; cultures and specimens; autoradiograms and photomicrographs, executing biochemical procedures such as electrophoresis, blotting, chromatography, and DNA extractions, etc.
• May perform advanced laboratory research activities such as animal surgery, microscopy techniques, imaging techniques, recombinant DNA techniques, protein purification, and hybridizations, etc.
• May participate in the design of research studies.
• Compile and may analyze research data using various relevant computer software applications.
• Assist with literature research, editing and preparing manuscripts, scientific illustrations, and computer graphics for publication.
• Perform administrative duties such as training and guiding students and/or other laboratory technicians; assisting in developing policies, procedures, and/or methods for laboratory experimentation; and ordering supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Contingent Category II
• generous leave package that includes over 2 weeks of vacation each year, paid holidays, sick time, and time for community service
• subsidized comprehensive health insurance and supplemental retirement options
• professional learning and development programs
• limited tuition remission for employees enrolled at UMB
• life insurance and long-term disability
• flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level